Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
newsgirl
noun
/ˈnjuːzɡɜːrl/
Definition
A young woman or girl who sells newspapers.
Examples
- The newsgirl shouted out the latest headlines to passersby.
- In the early 20th century, newsgirls were a common sight on city streets.
- As she sold newspapers, the newsgirl often made small talk with her customers.
Meaning
The term ‘newsgirl’ refers to a female who is engaged in the activity of distributing or selling newspapers, often found on the streets calling out headlines to attract customers.
Synonyms
- newspaper vendor
- news seller
- news hawker
